Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-Z450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 3 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX270 HS grades vs the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-Z450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the EX-Z450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-Z450 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-Z450.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX270 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.