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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H10 was released 5 years before the A3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony A3000

 EX-H10 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-H10

 A3000 EX-H10 
AnnouncedAugust 2013June 2009Newer by 51 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony A3000

 EX-H10 A3000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 against the A3000.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Sony A3000 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
26
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (411g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-06-11 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $398