Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was released 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-10 scores vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and HX80.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.