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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 24 months earlier than the PL210 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-Z270 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z270

 PL210 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung PL210

 EX-Z270 PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the PL210.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and PL210.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung PL210 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $200