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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
22 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX1

		

		

			
 EX-Z270 WX1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z270

		

		

			
 WX1 EX-Z270 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX1

		

		

			
 EX-Z270 WX1 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.5")
 has no RAW support
19
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sony WX1
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.5")
 has no RAW support
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
 heavier than others in class (149 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.5")
 has no phase detect AF
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.4")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
58
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (149g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.5")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $149