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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 3 months after the A58 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-100 scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony A58

 EX-100 A58 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-100

 A58 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony A58

 EX-100 A58 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 compared to the A58.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and A58 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and A58.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Sony A58 Sports photography details
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Sony A58
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony A58
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-06 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 390 images 690 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $645