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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony WX1

 EX-FS10 WX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WX1 EX-FS10 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX1

 EX-FS10 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Sony WX1
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
26
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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
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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