Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z270 was released 5 years prior to the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung NX300M
| EX-Z270 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-Z270
| NX300M | EX-Z270 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+653k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung NX300M
| EX-Z270 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 and the NX300M.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and NX300M.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung NX300M |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 331g (0.73 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery form | - | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $0 | $699 |