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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-S7 EX-Z270 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-Z270 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-S7 EX-Z270 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-Z270
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