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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FS10 versus Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 20 months before the EX-ZR10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-FS10 EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-ZR10 EX-FS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-FS10 EX-ZR10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 has external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Casio EX-ZR10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 and the EX-ZR10.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and EX-ZR10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-110
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $190