Canon SX270 HS vs Sony WX10

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.