Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 6 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB350F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.