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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S800c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 2 months later than the S800c which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the S800c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S800c

          

          

            
 SX270 HS S800c 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 S800c SX270 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kSharper display (+358k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S800c

          

          

            
 SX270 HS S800c 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S800c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the S800c.
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and S800c.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 features face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Nikon S800c
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S800c Sports photography information
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (140 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S800c Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (140 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery life (140 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 140 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $284 $290