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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores vs the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX270 HS EX-Z800 
RevealedMarch 2013August 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-Z800 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX270 HS EX-Z800 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having 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 employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the EX-Z800.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and EX-Z800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
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has manual focus
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-08-03
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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