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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL102, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SL102 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was announced within a month of the SL102 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z270 scores against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z270 SL102 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SL102 EX-Z270 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z270 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the SL102.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and SL102.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $130