Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620
96 Imaging
33 Features
22 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SL620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was revealed within a month of the SL620 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL620
EX-Z270 | SL620 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z270
SL620 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL620
EX-Z270 | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside measurements 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 and the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and SL620.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL620 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
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 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $200 |