Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and A55 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 19 months prior to the A55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and A55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A55 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.