Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- New Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Launched November 2009
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX270 HS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the EX-G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-G1
SX270 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | November 2009 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX270 HS
EX-G1 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-G1
SX270 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer 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) and the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS against the EX-G1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-G1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-G1.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2009-11-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 154g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $284 | $61 |