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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is very close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was launched very close to the EX-Z400 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z270 scores against the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z270 EX-Z400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z400 EX-Z270 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z270 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.6-7.0
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $0