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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Launched January 2009
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z270 versus FujiFilm S3200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S3200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 24 months prior to the S3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 scores against the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z270 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z270

 S3200 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z270 S3200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers 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) while the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 versus FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the S3200.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and S3200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and S3200.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S3200 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S3200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $190