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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX270 HS grades versus the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX270 HS EX-Z550 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-Z550 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX270 HS EX-Z550 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-Z550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
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lighter than others in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $284 $149