Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

In this article, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") use different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 7 years after the EX-Z270 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the EX-Z270 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the EX-Z270.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z270 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z270.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 190 IS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will produce greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.