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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX270 HS and Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS matches up against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony S2000

 SX270 HS S2000 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX270 HS

 S2000 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony S2000

 SX270 HS S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the S2000.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and S2000.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX270 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (233g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $225