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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Launched June 2009
Sony HX5
(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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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX5

 EX-H10 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX5 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Sony HX5
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Sony HX5
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Sony HX5
57
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging information
Sony HX5 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony 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