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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony H55

 SX270 HS H55 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2010Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX270 HS

 H55 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony H55

 SX270 HS H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Sony H55
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H55
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $284 $235