Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was announced 12 months earlier than the W310 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W310
EX-Z270 | W310 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-Z270
W310 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W310
EX-Z270 | W310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and W310.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony W310 will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $150 |