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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
60
Features
57
Overall
58

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 4 years before the NX200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 grades against the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-Z270 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-Z270

 NX200 EX-Z270 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k115kCrisper display (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX200

 EX-Z270 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with 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) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the NX200.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung NX200
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $818