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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX270 HS was introduced 6 months after the EX-ZR1000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS scores against the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX270 HS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX270 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX270 HS EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
61
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $284 $572