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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-ZS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX270 HS EX-ZS5 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX270 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX270 HS EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and EX-ZS5 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and EX-ZS5.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (233 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) -
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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