Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z270

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 4 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the EX-Z270 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the EX-Z270.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and EX-Z270.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 130 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 130 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 will have an edge in sensor tech.