Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10
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![Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS/Canon-SX270-HS-front.jpg)
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35 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10
SX270 HS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX270 HS
EX-ZR10 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
SX270 HS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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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 |