Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.