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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 9 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX270 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 SX270 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 SX270 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 SX270 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
 manual focus
 supports face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
44
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (233 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than others (283g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
48
 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
61
 lighter than competition (233g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 lighter than others (283g)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
41
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 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")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 very good size screen (4.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (233 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
37
 rather wide (23mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 lighter than others (283 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 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 files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $284 $400