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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched November 2013
Sony S2100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony S2100

 EX-10 S2100 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-10

 S2100 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony S2100

 EX-10 S2100 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (384 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Sony S2100
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (384 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (384g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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
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