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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST600 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ST600 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-Z270 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ST600 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k115kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST600

 EX-Z270 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical 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 ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the ST600.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and ST600.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST600 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung ST600
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $330