Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung NX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 15 months before the NX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and NX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.