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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k115kClearer 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sony A7S
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony A7S
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
lighter than others (489g)
weather proofing
low battery pack (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than others (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony 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