Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

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.

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

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.