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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was introduced 9 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-10 matches up versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony WX300

 EX-10 WX300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2013More modern by 9 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-10

 WX300 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony WX300

 EX-10 WX300 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 compared to the WX300.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (384g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Sony WX300
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Sony WX300
65
good battery pack (455 shots)
features touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (384 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-14 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $456 $330