Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S630

Lets look closer at the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S630, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 4 years after the S630 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon S630 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS and the S630.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and S630.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX270 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.