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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S1000pj, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX270 HS S1000pj 
RevealedMarch 2013August 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX270 HS

 S1000pj SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX270 HS S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer 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 S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the S1000pj.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX270 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
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manual focus
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $284 $289