Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was brought out 24 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX100V
EX-Z270 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-Z270
TX100V | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+1114k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX100V
EX-Z270 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 against the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and TX100V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony TX100V will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 model | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $380 |