Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is very close but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the EX-Z270 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades vs the EX-Z270 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SX1 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-Z270 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SX1 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z270 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-Z270.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-Z270 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-Z270.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $0 |