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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm J30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z270

 Fujifilm J30 EX-Z270 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external 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 J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 and the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm J30 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-45A
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 Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $150