Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A9

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony A9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was launched 5 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony A9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS and the A9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and A9.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.