Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

The ELPH 180 was announced 7 years after the EX-Z270 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the EX-Z270 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-Z270
ELPH 180 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon ELPH 180
EX-Z270 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z270
ELPH 180 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the EX-Z270.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and EX-Z270.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 180 will give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $0 |