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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M380

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