Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 24 months prior to the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST30
EX-Z270 | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z270
ST30 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST30
EX-Z270 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and ST30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $55 |