Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Released January 2014

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was brought out 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z270 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z270
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z270 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 2.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $400 |