Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S1100pj (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S1100pj (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was announced 19 months prior to the S1100pj which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the S1100pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S1100pj
EX-Z270 | S1100pj |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Casio EX-Z270
S1100pj | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S1100pj
EX-Z270 | S1100pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S1100pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the S1100pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and S1100pj.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S1100pj will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
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 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $399 |