Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 4 years before the W610 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external dimensions 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and W610.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W610 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.