Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP80

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 22 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm XP80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP80 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.