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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 13 months prior to the TX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX5

 EX-Z270 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TX5 EX-Z270 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX5

 EX-Z270 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the TX5.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and TX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Sony TX5
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
environment proofing
has touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (148g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $239