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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Launched November 2013
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • Renewed by Sony a5100
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and a5000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was unveiled within a month of the a5000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades vs the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony a5000

 EX-10 a5000 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-10

 a5000 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony a5000

 EX-10 a5000 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 against the a5000.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and a5000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Sony a5000
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (455 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Sony a5000
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
78
good battery power (420 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Sony a5000
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
32
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony a5000
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 455 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $456 $448