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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.5").

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The SX120 IS was released 8 months later than the EX-Z270 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades against the EX-Z270 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SX120 IS EX-Z270 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z270 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SX120 IS EX-Z270 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the EX-Z270.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-Z270 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-Z270.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX120 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $0