Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was launched 23 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung WB700
EX-Z270 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z270
WB700 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB700
EX-Z270 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outside dimensions 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB700 in the all 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 during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WB700.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung WB700 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $300 |