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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was announced 8 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A99 II

 EX-FS10 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Casio EX-FS10

 A99 II EX-FS10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A99 II

 EX-FS10 A99 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has outside 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 Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 against the A99 II.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 II will resolve more detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A99 II Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Sony A99 II
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Sony A99 II Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
excellent megapixels (42MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (490 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A99 II
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 849g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 pictures
Form of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $200 $3,198