Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
- Introduced January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Fujifilm Z300
EX-Z270 | Fujifilm Z300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-Z270
Fujifilm Z300 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Fujifilm Z300
EX-Z270 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | June 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Fujifilm Z300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | |
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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 |