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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Casio. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 12 months prior to the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z270 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-Z550 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z270 EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.6-5.9
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $149