Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W830 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z270 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W830
EX-Z270 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z270
W830 | 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 W830
EX-Z270 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer 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) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the W830.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and W830.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W830 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $128 |