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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony RX10 IV

 EX-Z270 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Casio EX-Z270

 RX10 IV EX-Z270 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017January 2009Fresher by 105 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k115kCrisper screen (+1325k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony RX10 IV

 EX-Z270 RX10 IV 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has outside dimensions 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the RX10 IV.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Sony RX10 IV Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony RX10 IV
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2017-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $1,698