Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the FujiFilm S3200
EX-Z270 | S3200 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z270
S3200 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S3200
EX-Z270 | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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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 |