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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX270 HS EX-FH100 
IntroducedMarch 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-FH100 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX270 HS EX-FH100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (233g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
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