Canon SX270 HS vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was released 3 years after the TX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS against the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and TX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX270 HS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.