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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 2 months later than the EX-ZR400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up against the EX-ZR400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX270 HS EX-ZR400 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and EX-ZR400 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and EX-ZR400.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 comes with face detect focus
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (233g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery (500 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 great battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $284 $0