Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 3 years before the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H10 scores versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 features outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 and the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and HX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX100V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.