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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced November 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony WX5

 EX-10 WX5 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2010Newer by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-10

 WX5 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony WX5

 EX-10 WX5 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 and the WX5.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Sony WX5
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery (455 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
65
great battery (455 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2010-07-08
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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.85 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $456 $250