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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Announced June 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 7 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H10 scores versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony HX80

 EX-H10 HX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-H10

 HX80 EX-H10 
RevealedMarch 2016June 2009More modern by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX80

 EX-H10 HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 offers exterior measurements 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the HX80.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and HX80.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Sony HX80
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
41
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $368