Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX30

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was released 5 years prior to the TX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FS10 scores against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outer 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) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.