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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 4 years earlier than the TX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX200V

 EX-Z270 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio EX-Z270

 TX200V EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k115kCrisper display (+1115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX200V

 EX-Z270 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior dimensions 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the TX200V.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony TX200V will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $500