Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was brought out 7 months prior to the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor tech.