Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-10 was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony S2100
EX-10 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 47 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-10
S2100 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony S2100
EX-10 | S2100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 vs the S2100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S2100.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher EX-10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 384 grams (0.85 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $456 | $0 |