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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX70 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 grades against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z270 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WX70 EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z270 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the WX70.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and WX70.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony WX70 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sony WX70
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Sony WX70
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 All around 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $242