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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was introduced 5 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX30

 EX-Z270 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TX30 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k115kCrisper screen (+1114k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX30

 EX-Z270 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the TX30.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and TX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony TX30 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony TX30
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format 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) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $230