Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A700

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 13 months after the A700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and A700.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A700 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z270 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.