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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-Z270 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ST30 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST30

 EX-Z270 ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Samsung ST30 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung ST30
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