Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 2 years after the H55 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and H55.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H55 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.