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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 21 months later than the EX-Z270 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the EX-Z270 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z16 EX-Z270 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z270 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution115k0kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z16 EX-Z270 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the EX-Z270.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z270 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z270.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $0