Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX10 III

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony RX10 IV
EX-Z270 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Casio EX-Z270
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Announced | September 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 105 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+1325k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony RX10 IV
EX-Z270 | RX10 IV | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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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 |