Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WB210 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z270 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung WB210
EX-Z270 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-Z270
WB210 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB210
EX-Z270 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 and the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and WB210.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB210 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $279 |