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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was launched 8 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 scores versus the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony a1

 EX-10 a1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-10

 a1 EX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021November 2013More modern by 87 months
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer screen (+518k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony a1

 EX-10 a1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 and the a1.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and a1 is 83 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and a1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony a1 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
88
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/400s)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (384g)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Sony a1 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (455 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (530 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony a1 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery pack (455 shots)
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (384 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
good battery pack (530 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (530 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (384g)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-14 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
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 distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 133
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/400s
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 737 grams (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 images 530 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $456 $6,498