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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z270 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution115k0kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-Z270

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-Z270 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z270 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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 measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $550