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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SX10 IS EX-Z270 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-Z270 SX10 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SX10 IS EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
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