Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST600
EX-Z270 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-Z270
ST600 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 115k | Crisper display (+1037k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST600
EX-Z270 | ST600 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |