Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A580

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A580, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A580 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 3 years prior to the A580 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades against the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 against the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and A580.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A580 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.