Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S33

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 23 months earlier than the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the S33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and S33.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S33 will provide extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.