Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 21 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS grades versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and HX9V.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX9V to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.