Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.

The SX10 IS was introduced within a month of the EX-Z270 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up against the EX-Z270 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SX10 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX10 IS
EX-Z270 | SX10 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SX10 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z270 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-Z270.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-Z270 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-Z270.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SX10 IS features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 111g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $275 | $0 |