Casio EX-100 vs Sony W510

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W510 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years after the W510 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 grades against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 against the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and W510 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and W510.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.