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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS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").

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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
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 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
44
 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
51
 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
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 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
52
 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
Photography Glossary
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