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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was announced 18 months after the EX-Z270 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS scores vs the EX-Z270 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SX210 IS EX-Z270 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-Z270 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SX210 IS EX-Z270 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-Z270.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-Z270 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-Z270.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX210 IS will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
38
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $226 $0