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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony a5000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and a5000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 6 years before the a5000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony a5000

 EX-Z270 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-Z270

 a5000 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony a5000

 EX-Z270 a5000 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the a5000.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and a5000.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Sony a5000 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Sony a5000 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (420 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony a5000 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
78
good battery (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5000 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Sony a5000
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony a5000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 6.3 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $448