Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX30

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 6 years before the NX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and NX30.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.