Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2009

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S230 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was launched within a month of the S230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the S230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S230
EX-Z270 | S230 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z270
S230 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S230
EX-Z270 | S230 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the S230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and S230.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 115 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $150 |