Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was launched 17 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.