Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS grades versus the EX-Z270 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-Z270 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS and the EX-Z270.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-Z270 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and EX-Z270.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX270 HS will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.