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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-H15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-H15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the EX-H15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX270 HS EX-H15 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-H15 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX270 HS EX-H15 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS versus the EX-H15.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-H15.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (233g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Launch cost $284 $300