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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was revealed 12 months prior to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z270 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W380 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W380

 EX-Z270 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the W380.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and W380.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W380 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony W380
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Price at launch $0 $44