Casio EX-H10 vs Sony a5100

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 6 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-H10 matches up against the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and a5100.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5100 will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.