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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony WX300

 EX-FS10 WX300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WX300 EX-FS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX300

 EX-FS10 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the WX300.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and WX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
26
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Sony WX300
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $330