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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 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
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was released 6 years earlier than the A7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A7

 EX-FS10 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A7 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A7

 EX-FS10 A7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 provides outer 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 Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the A7.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and A7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (474g)
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition (474g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha A7
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-01-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 474 grams (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $798