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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 4 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z270 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z270

 HZ10W EX-Z270 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z270 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the HZ10W.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and HZ10W.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300