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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced very close to the W220 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z270 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W220 EX-Z270 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W220

 EX-Z270 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the W220.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and W220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W220 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony W220
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $160