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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was released 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the EX-ZR100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-ZR100 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the EX-ZR100.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR100.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.0-5.9
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $300