Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S4000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 13 months earlier than the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S4000
EX-Z270 | S4000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z270
S4000 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S4000
EX-Z270 | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S4000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the S4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and S4000.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S4000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.24 lb) | 131 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $200 |