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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 9 months after the Fujifilm X10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX270 HS Fujifilm X10 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2012More modern by 9 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm X10 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10

 SX270 HS Fujifilm X10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The younger SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
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lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $284 $600