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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was released 24 months earlier than the ST6500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z270 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ST6500 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z270 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the ST6500.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.24 pounds) -
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 -