Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the EX-Z270 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS against the EX-Z270.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and EX-Z270 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-Z270.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX400 IS will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.