Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S31
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched June 2013
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In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SX270 HS was released 3 months prior to the S31 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX270 HS grades against the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S31
| SX270 HS | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX270 HS
| S31 | SX270 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S31
| SX270 HS | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the S31.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and S31.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX270 HS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S31 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-03-21 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $284 | $90 |