Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2014

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 6 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 scores against the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W810
EX-Z270 | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Casio EX-Z270
W810 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W810
EX-Z270 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 and the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and W810.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W810 will provide greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $100 |