Casio Exilim EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and the Fujifilm FinePix A100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 was introduced in January 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix A100 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z270
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Casio EX-Z270
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z270 over Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 107 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.6 vs f/3.1
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-Z270.

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm XP130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Fujifilm A100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A100 over Casio Exilim EX-Z270.

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Larger Sensor 1/2.5-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/7.8 vs f/5.6
      Higher Resolution Screen 115k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec vs 8 sec

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      Fujifilm A170
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm A150
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Small Sensor1/2.5-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen115k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 115k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 24.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix A100 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix A100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 comes with NP-80 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix A100 comes with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot. Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z270, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A100.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix A100..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87") and Fujifilm FinePix A100 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.87"). Casio Exilim EX-Z270 weighs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A100 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 and give them scores of 48 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      OVERALL
      48
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-Z270

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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