Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST90

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 24 months prior to the ST90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z270 scores against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST90 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.