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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 11 months later than the EX-ZR300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX270 HS scores versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX270 HS EX-ZR300 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2012Fresher by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX270 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX270 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR300 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR300.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
39
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
61
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
41
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2012-05-22
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 205 gr (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 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 photos 500 photos
Type 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, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $284 $329