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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades against the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z270 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $329