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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
  • Released March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung HZ15W

 SX270 HS HZ15W 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2009More recent by 50 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX270 HS

 HZ15W SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung HZ15W

 SX270 HS HZ15W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has outside 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 HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the HZ15W.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX270 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $284 $330