Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820
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94 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as IT100

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SL820 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was brought out very close to the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL820
EX-Z270 | SL820 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z270
SL820 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820
EX-Z270 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and SL820.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung SL820 will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called as | - | IT100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $280 |