Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the EX-Z270 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-Z270.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-Z270 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and EX-Z270.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX40 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.