Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST6500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.