Casio EX-10 vs Sony RX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-10 and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 4 months earlier than the RX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-10 grades against the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 and the RX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and RX10.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.