Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX70
EX-Z270 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z270
WX70 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX70
EX-Z270 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |