Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony WX30
EX-10 | WX30 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-10
WX30 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony WX30
EX-10 | WX30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |