Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX270 HS grades against the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS against the EX-Z400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-Z400 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.