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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N 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 NEX-3N
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony NEX-3N

 EX-10 NEX-3N 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2013Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Casio EX-10

 NEX-3N EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-3N

 EX-10 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384g)
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
65
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
features touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (480 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-3N
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha NEX-3N
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