Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4000

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.