Canon SX270 HS vs Sony W380

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years after the W380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS scores vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the W380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and W380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.