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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W330 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 12 months before the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z270 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W330 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W330

 EX-Z270 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the W330.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and W330.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony W330 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony W330
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Sony W330
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $170