Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was launched 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS scores vs the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS against the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and GX-20.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.