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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was launched 7 months earlier than the EX-10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS scores against the EX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-10

 SX270 HS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-10 SX270 HS 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-10

 SX270 HS EX-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS against the EX-10.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and EX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX270 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-10
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (455 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
great battery power (455 shots)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (384g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 life 210 images 455 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $284 $456