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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX270 HS and Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was released 3 years before the A7S II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony A7S II

 SX270 HS A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon SX270 HS

 A7S II SX270 HS 
ReleasedOctober 2015March 2013Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony A7S II

 SX270 HS A7S II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS and the A7S II.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and A7S II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S II Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
features face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery life (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment sealing
bad battery life (370 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low MP (12MP)
bad battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Sony A7S II Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sony A7S II
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-03-21 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 210 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $284 $2,767