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Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-FS10 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-FS10 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-FS10 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer 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) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XQ1 will show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Fujifilm XQ1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $500