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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 2 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX270 HS grades against the EX-ZR10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX270 HS EX-ZR10 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX270 HS EX-ZR10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $284 $190