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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 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
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 6 months later than the A200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A200

 EX-FS10 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A200 EX-FS10 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A200

 EX-FS10 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2008Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the A200.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and A200.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A200 will provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Sony A200
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
46
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Sony A200
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A200
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $100