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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was brought out 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-10 matches up vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony WX1

 EX-10 WX1 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-10

 WX1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony WX1

 EX-10 WX1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the WX1.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-10 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (384g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (455 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
features touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (384 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (384g)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $456 $149