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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released November 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-10 matches up vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony WX30

 EX-10 WX30 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-10

 WX30 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony WX30

 EX-10 WX30 
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 provides external 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Sony WX30
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 $259