Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-Z800

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the EX-Z800 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the EX-Z800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and EX-Z800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z800 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.