Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S32

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was announced 10 months before the S32 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX270 HS grades vs the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside measurements 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 S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the S32.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and S32.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S32 will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.