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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530

Portability
83
Imaging
36
Features
65
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced November 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and W530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-10 grades against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony W530

 EX-10 W530 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-10

 W530 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony W530

 EX-10 W530 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-10 vs the W530.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and W530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W530 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (384g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Sony W530
65
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
features touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (384g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (384g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $269