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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was announced 4 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A37

 EX-FS10 A37 

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A37 EX-FS10 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.6"2.5"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A37

 EX-FS10 A37 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with 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) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the A37.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and A37.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will provide greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
26
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery power (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Sony A37 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony SLT-A37
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-05-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $522