Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was unveiled 14 months after the S4300 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the S4300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S4300
SX270 HS | S4300 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX270 HS
S4300 | SX270 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S4300
SX270 HS | S4300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS vs the S4300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S4300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and S4300.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 lb) | 139g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photos | 180 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $284 | $119 |