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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A58
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A58

 EX-FS10 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A58 EX-FS10 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A58

 EX-FS10 A58 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery life (690 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Sony A58
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A58
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony SLT-A58
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