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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX55
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX55

 EX-Z270 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TX55 EX-Z270 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k115kClearer display (+1115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX55

 EX-Z270 TX55 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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