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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 21 months later than the EX-ZR100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores versus the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX270 HS EX-ZR100 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX270 HS EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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has manual focus
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (233g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $284 $300