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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-FC150 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS grades versus the EX-FC150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX270 HS EX-FC150 
IntroducedMarch 2013November 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-FC150 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX270 HS EX-FC150 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features external 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-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the EX-FC150.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-FC150 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and EX-FC150.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX270 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 173 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $350