Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W550

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W550 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 3 years before the W550 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the W550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and W550.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W550 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.