Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-Z280 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades vs the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z280
SX270 HS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX270 HS
EX-Z280 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z280
SX270 HS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-Z280 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-Z280.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX270 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $284 | $180 |