Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P500

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 2 years later than the P500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX270 HS grades against the P500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the P500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and P500 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and P500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX270 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.