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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX270 HS matches up against the EX-Z35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX270 HS EX-Z35 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-Z35 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX270 HS EX-Z35 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the EX-Z35.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-Z35 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and EX-Z35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX270 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 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 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $284 $99