Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon A900

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX270 HS grades vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS vs the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and A900.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.