Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

The EX-S7 was announced 14 months after the EX-Z270 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the EX-Z270 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z270
EX-S7 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-S7
EX-Z270 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z270
EX-S7 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z270 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 against the EX-Z270.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and EX-Z270.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-S7 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-S7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
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 | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 ID | NP-80 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $140 | $0 |