Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was announced 24 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony W530
EX-FS10 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-FS10
W530 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W530
EX-FS10 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and W530.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to resolve greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $269 |