Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 2 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 and the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger EX-Z270 will have a benefit in sensor tech.