Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.