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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and VG-110 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 3 years prior to the VG-110 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 grades against the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z270 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z270

 VG-110 EX-Z270 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z270 VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the VG-110.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and VG-110.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-110 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 life - 170 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $150