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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G 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 Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z270 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution115k0kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z270

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-Z270 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z270 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $606