Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-FH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-FH100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS grades against the EX-FH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-FH100
SX270 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 34 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX270 HS
EX-FH100 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-FH100
SX270 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-FH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the EX-FH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-FH100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-FH100.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
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 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 201g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $284 | $299 |