Casio EX-10 vs Sony W730

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-10 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 11 months after the W730 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 versus the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and W730.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.