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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A6100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A6100

 EX-FS10 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A6100 EX-FS10 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2009Newer by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A6100

 EX-FS10 A6100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the A6100.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and A6100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Sony A6100
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Sony A6100
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
86
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Sony A6100 Landscape photography details
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A6100
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2019-08-28
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $748