Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Sony A57

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-FS10 was announced 5 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A58
EX-FS10 | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-FS10
A58 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A58
EX-FS10 | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 against the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and A58.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A58 will give you greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
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 release | $200 | $645 |