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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SH100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 24 months before the SH100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SH100

 EX-Z270 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SH100 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SH100

 EX-Z270 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer 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 SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the SH100.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and SH100.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SH100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung SH100
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SH100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $200