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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S950 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was brought out within a month of the S950 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony S950

 EX-Z270 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-Z270

 S950 EX-Z270 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony S950

 EX-Z270 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 and the S950.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $130