Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
38


90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced February 2013
- Also referred to as Wi-Fi

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was manufactured within a month of the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS grades versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SX270 HS | Galaxy Camera |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX270 HS
Galaxy Camera | SX270 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
SX270 HS | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Galaxy Camera.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $284 | $450 |