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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z270
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SX1 IS EX-Z270 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z270 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SX1 IS EX-Z270 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (615g)
low MP (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (615g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
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