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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Released November 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 3 months after the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony NEX-5T

 EX-10 NEX-5T 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Casio EX-10

 NEX-5T EX-10 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-5T

 EX-10 NEX-5T 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 and the NEX-5T.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and NEX-5T is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
68
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
77
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony NEX-5T
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-14 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 455 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $456 $400