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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W510

 EX-Z270 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W510 EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W510

 EX-Z270 W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 features physical 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the W510.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W510 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $99