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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the Fujifilm Z300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Fujifilm Z300

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm Z300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-Z270

 Fujifilm Z300 EX-Z270 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm Z300

 EX-Z270 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2009June 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z300 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the Fujifilm Z300.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm Z300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-06-12
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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $0