Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-H10 was brought out 12 months prior to the HX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H10 grades against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony HX5
| EX-H10 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-H10
| HX5 | EX-H10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 | June 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX5
| EX-H10 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and HX5.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H10 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-06-11 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $275 |