Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the EX-Z270 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-Z270
SX730 HS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX730 HS
EX-Z270 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z270
SX730 HS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-Z270 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the EX-Z270.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and EX-Z270 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-Z270.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX730 HS will result in greater detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $0 |