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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Released January 2009
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm A100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled within a month of the Fujifilm A100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the Fujifilm A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm A100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 Fujifilm A100 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys 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 Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the Fujifilm A100.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-04
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $0