Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 15 months after the EX-ZR15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the EX-ZR15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.