Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A580

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX270 HS was announced 23 months later than the A580 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores versus the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and A580.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.