Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z270 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z270 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.