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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released November 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was launched 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-10 scores versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-10 HX7V 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-10

 HX7V EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony HX7V

 EX-10 HX7V 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 against the HX7V.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and HX7V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX7V will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (384g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (384 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $456 $499