Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched November 2010
- Older Model is Nikon D90
- Renewed by Nikon D7100
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon D7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and D7000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX270 HS was brought out 2 years later than the D7000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS grades vs the D7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon D7000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon D7000
SX270 HS | D7000 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | November 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon SX270 HS
D7000 | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon D7000
SX270 HS | D7000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon D7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the D7000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and D7000 is 91 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and D7000.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D7000 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon D7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2010-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | 780g (1.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 1050 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $284 | $1,049 |