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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-H20G and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX270 HS EX-H20G 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-H20G SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX270 HS EX-H20G 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS vs the EX-H20G.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-H20G is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and EX-H20G.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
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lighter than average (233 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $284 $300