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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony W530

 EX-FS10 W530 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-FS10

 W530 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W530

 EX-FS10 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Sony W530
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Sony W530
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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
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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 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