Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 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
- Launched November 2013
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony a5000
EX-10 | a5000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-10
a5000 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony a5000
EX-10 | a5000 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Look at the Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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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 |