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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the S01 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S01 (1/2.9") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 5 years before the S01 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades against the S01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S01

 EX-Z270 S01 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-Z270

 S01 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S01

 EX-Z270 S01 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 against the S01.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and S01.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Nikon S01
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Nikon S01
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Nikon S01
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S01
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix S01
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 111g (0.24 lbs) 96g (0.21 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 190 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One -
Retail price $0 $170