Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX270 HS and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony W370
SX270 HS | W370 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX270 HS
W370 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony W370
SX270 HS | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and W370.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W370 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $284 | $230 |