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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(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
Casio EX-Z270
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ELPH 180 EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon ELPH 180

 EX-Z270 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z270

 ELPH 180 EX-Z270 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Casio Exilim EX-Z270
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