Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 12 months prior to the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the HZ30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ30W will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.