Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A380

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 8 months later than the A350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A350
EX-Z270 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | June 2008 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-Z270
A350 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A350
EX-Z270 | A350 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and A350.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A350 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z270 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 674g (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $600 |