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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S80 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 20 months earlier than the S80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S80

 EX-Z270 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Casio EX-Z270

 S80 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k115kCrisper screen (+704k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S80

 EX-Z270 S80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the S80.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and S80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S80 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S80 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Nikon S80 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Nikon S80 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Nikon S80 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Nikon S80 Landscape photography details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix S80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 150 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $191