Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270
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33 Features
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

The EX-FC100 was launched within a month of the EX-Z270 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the EX-Z270 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z270
EX-FC100 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-Z270 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z270
EX-FC100 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the EX-Z270.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z270 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z270.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z270 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $0 |