Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W370

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 12 months prior to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z270 grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outer 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and W370.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony W370 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.