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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W830
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W830

 EX-Z270 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W830 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W830

 EX-Z270 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Sony W830
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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