Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Successor is Sony a5000

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

The EX-10 was revealed 9 months later than the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-10 grades vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony NEX-3N
EX-10 | NEX-3N | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Casio EX-10
NEX-3N | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-3N
EX-10 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and NEX-3N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and NEX-3N.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-14 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photos | 480 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-130A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $456 | $399 |