Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung WB350F
EX-Z270 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-Z270
WB350F | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB350F
EX-Z270 | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $260 |