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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 5 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-100 scores versus the EX-Z270 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-100 EX-Z270 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-Z270 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-100 EX-Z270 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 versus the EX-Z270.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-Z270 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-Z270.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
63
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $572 $0