Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.