Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-Z270 | EX-Z400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z270
EX-Z400 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z400
EX-Z270 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |