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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WX9 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z270 grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z270 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WX9 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z270 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 and the WX9.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony WX9 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $188