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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FS10 scores against the A10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon A10

 EX-FS10 A10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A10 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A10

 EX-FS10 A10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the A10.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and A10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A10 to render extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Nikon A10
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Nikon A10 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Nikon A10
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Nikon A10
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
30
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A10
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix A10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $90