Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung NX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 16 months earlier than the NX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 grades against the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and NX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.