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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 12 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony S2100

 EX-FS10 S2100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S2100 EX-FS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S2100

 EX-FS10 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the S2100.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and S2100.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony S2100 to resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
26
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $0