Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W380
EX-Z270 | W380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z270
W380 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W380
EX-Z270 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |