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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony A350
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A350

 EX-Z270 A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2009June 2008More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-Z270

 A350 EX-Z270 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A350

 EX-Z270 A350 
Screen size2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony A350
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (674g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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