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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.5").

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The EX-Z270 was released at a similar time to the CL5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z270 CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z270

 CL5 EX-Z270 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z270 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the CL5.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and CL5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z270 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
24
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung CL5
Alternate name - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $391