Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S
96 Imaging
33 Features
22 Overall
28
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Sony A7S II
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z270 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A7S
EX-Z270 | A7S |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-Z270
A7S | EX-Z270 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | April 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A7S
EX-Z270 | A7S | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 features outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the A7S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and A7S.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7S will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
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 | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 489 grams (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $1,998 |