Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A500

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony A500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A500 (12MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 7 months before the A500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 and the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and A500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A500 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.