Canon PowerShot SX240 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX270 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and the Canon PowerShot SX270 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS was introduced in February 2012 and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS was introduced in March 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX240 HS over Canon PowerShot SX270 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX270 HS over Canon PowerShot SX240 HS.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot SX270 HS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX270 HS is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot SX240 HS has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS come with NB-6L battery pack with battery life of 230 shots on Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and with battery life of 210 shots on Canon PowerShot SX270 HS.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX240 HS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. Canon PowerShot SX240 HS can shoot continuously up to 2.4 fps. Canon PowerShot SX270 HS can shoot continuously up to 3.8 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.. Canon PowerShot SX240 HS also accepts external flash..

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS body has dimensions of 106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS body has dimensions of 106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3"). Canon PowerShot SX240 HS weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS weighs 233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz).

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX270 HS

106 mm

61 mm

106 mm

63 mm

61 mm

63 mm