Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.