Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

The EX-FS10 was introduced 7 months before the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 matches up against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony WX1
EX-FS10 | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-FS10
WX1 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX1
EX-FS10 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 provides physical measurements 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and WX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $149 |