Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was revealed 21 months later than the EX-Z270 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-Z270 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-Z270.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-Z270 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-Z270.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX30 IS will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.