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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z270 EX2F 
Screen resolution115k0kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX2F EX-Z270 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z270 EX2F 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has external 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 Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the EX2F.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and EX2F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung EX2F will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $478