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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-G1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX270 HS EX-G1 
LaunchedMarch 2013November 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-G1 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX270 HS EX-G1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
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