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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony W370

 SX270 HS W370 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX270 HS

 W370 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony W370

 SX270 HS W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Sony W370
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W370
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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