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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced November 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was revealed 7 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-10 scores against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-10 HX50V 
LaunchedNovember 2013April 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-10

 HX50V EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony HX50V

 EX-10 HX50V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 and the HX50V.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and HX50V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and HX50V.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX50V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
has touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (272 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-14 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $439