Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX55 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX55
EX-Z270 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z270
TX55 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+1115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX55
EX-Z270 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers exterior 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) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 and the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and TX55.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.24 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $350 |