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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the M380 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and M380 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was released at a similar time to the M380 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the M380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Kodak M380

 EX-Z270 M380 

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Casio EX-Z270

 M380 EX-Z270 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M380

 EX-Z270 M380 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior 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) and the Kodak M380 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Kodak M380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the M380.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and M380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Kodak M380 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Kodak M380 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Kodak M380 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Kodak EasyShare M380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1448s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $160