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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z270 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung 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