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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX270 HS Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX270 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $284 $150