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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 6 years before the W830 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FS10 grades against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony W830

 EX-FS10 W830 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-FS10

 W830 EX-FS10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W830

 EX-FS10 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the W830.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and W830.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W830 to give you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $128