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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FS10 was revealed 4 years before the WX50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades against the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony WX50

 EX-FS10 WX50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WX50 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX50

 EX-FS10 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the WX50.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and WX50.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to give you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
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