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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was launched 6 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony a3500

 EX-FS10 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-FS10

 a3500 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony a3500

 EX-FS10 a3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the a3500.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and a3500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Sony a3500 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
26
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Sony a3500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
26
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-03-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
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 - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $398