Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F
96 Imaging
33 Features
22 Overall
28


96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
35
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST150F
EX-Z270 | ST150F |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z270
ST150F | EX-Z270 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST150F
EX-Z270 | ST150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 and the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and ST150F.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST150F | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |