Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX80

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 4 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS grades against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and HX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.