Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades against the Fujifilm F800EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.