Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S4100

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S4100 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S4100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S4100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the S4100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical 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 S4100 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S4100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the S4100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and S4100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon S4100 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.