Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Announced February 2009

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was launched about the same time to the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades against the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z270 | Fujifilm S1500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z270
Fujifilm S1500 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z270 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the Fujifilm S1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm S1500 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm S1500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $200 |