Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was brought out 5 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS grades against the EX-Z270 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS versus the EX-Z270.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-Z270 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and EX-Z270.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX60 HS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.