Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 5 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony WX300 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.