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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Samsung WB700
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung WB700

 EX-Z270 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WB700 EX-Z270 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kCrisper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB700

 EX-Z270 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung WB700
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