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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-Z16 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades versus the EX-Z16 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX270 HS EX-Z16 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2010Newer by 31 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-Z16 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX270 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with external measurements 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-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the EX-Z16.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and EX-Z16 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and EX-Z16.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
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focusing manually
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $284 $100