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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was brought out at a similar time to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z270 grades against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-Z270 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SL202 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL202

 EX-Z270 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the SL202.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and SL202.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $140