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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 4 years before the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX50

 EX-Z270 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WX50 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX50

 EX-Z270 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the WX50.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony WX50 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sony WX50
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sony WX50
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $250