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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX220

 EX-Z270 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WX220 EX-Z270 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX220

 EX-Z270 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the WX220.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and WX220.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony WX220 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sony WX220
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Sony WX220
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life - 210 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $198