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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL820
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z270 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SL820 EX-Z270 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z270 SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung SL820
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