Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung SL30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SL30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z270 was launched at a similar time to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z270 grades against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL30
EX-Z270 | SL30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z270
SL30 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL30
EX-Z270 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the SL30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and SL30.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $93 |