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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Casio EX-Z270
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-FC100 EX-Z270 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-Z270 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-FC100 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-Z270
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