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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-10 matches up versus the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony A350

 EX-10 A350 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2008More recent by 67 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-10

 A350 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony A350

 EX-10 A350 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 and the A350.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and A350 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and A350.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A350 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-10 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Sony A350
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (455 shots)
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A350
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (455 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Sony A350
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-14 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 455 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $456 $600