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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony QX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was launched 6 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony QX1

 EX-FS10 QX1 
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 QX1 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 68 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony QX1

 EX-FS10 QX1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 features external dimensions 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 QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the QX1.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony QX1 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Sony QX1 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX1 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
26
has manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony QX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-09-03
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $500