Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010
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![Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS/Canon-SX270-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
- Announced March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus FE-5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX270 HS was released 4 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus FE-5010
SX270 HS | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SX270 HS
FE-5010 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-5010
SX270 HS | FE-5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS against the FE-5010.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and FE-5010.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX270 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus FE-5010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $284 | $130 |