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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the NX11 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung NX11

 EX-Z270 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Casio EX-Z270

 NX11 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2009Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k115kClearer display (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX11

 EX-Z270 NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got external 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 NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the NX11.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and NX11.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
24
includes face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX11
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung NX11
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $626