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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A57
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the A55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A55

 EX-FS10 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A55 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A55

 EX-FS10 A55 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the A55.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and A55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A55 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Sony A55 Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony A55 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Sony A55 Sports photography information
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Sony A55 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A55 as a Landscape photography camera
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (380 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Sony A55 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A55
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony SLT-A55
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 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 input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $800