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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Samsung SL620
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z270 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SL620 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z270 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung SL620
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung SL620
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