Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 3 years before the HX7V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 features exterior measurements 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 against the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and HX7V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX7V to result in greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.