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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A10 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 8 years before the A10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the A10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon A10

 EX-Z270 A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Casio EX-Z270

 A10 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 85 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon A10

 EX-Z270 A10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon A10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the A10.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and A10.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon A10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Nikon A10
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon A10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix A10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Body design 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $90