Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z270, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was launched 19 months after the EX-Z270 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS matches up against the EX-Z270 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the EX-Z270.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-Z270 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-Z270.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX20 IS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX20 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.