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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A450 (14MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 12 months earlier than the A450 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A450

 EX-FS10 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A450 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A450

 EX-FS10 A450 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 provides external 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the A450.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and A450.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will render extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Sony A450
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $1,241