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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the A7S II which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony A7S II

 EX-10 A7S II 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-10

 A7S II EX-10 
IntroducedOctober 2015November 2013More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7S II

 EX-10 A7S II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 against the A7S II.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and A7S II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and A7S II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged EX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
68
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery life (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
65
great battery life (455 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
bad battery (370 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (455 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (384 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-14 2015-10-12
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 169
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 384g (0.85 lbs) 627g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 455 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $456 $2,767