Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
38


97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
- Announced March 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2009

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX270 HS scores vs the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z33
SX270 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX270 HS
EX-Z33 | SX270 HS |
---|
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z33
SX270 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS and the EX-Z33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-Z33 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-Z33.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX270 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 233g (0.51 lb) | 106g (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $284 | $120 |