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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
65
Features
62
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A900, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 3 months later than the A900 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony A900

 EX-Z270 A900 

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Casio EX-Z270

 A900 EX-Z270 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A900

 EX-Z270 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2009October 2008Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the A900.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and A900.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony A900
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Sony A900
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
environment proof
great MP (25MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Sony A900 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2008-10-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FM500H
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 Single Two
Launch pricing $0 $2,736