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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Casio EX-ZR700, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 5 years before the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the EX-ZR700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-ZR700 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z270 EX-ZR700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outer dimensions 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-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and EX-ZR700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30,20,15 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 111g (0.24 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $370