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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
  • Released March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was announced 7 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS grades vs the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung GX-1S

 SX270 HS GX-1S 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2006Newer by 88 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kCrisper display (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon SX270 HS

 GX-1S SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung GX-1S

 SX270 HS GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the GX-1S.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and GX-1S.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX270 HS will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung GX-1S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-03-21 2006-01-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $284 $850