Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H10 was announced 10 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H10 scores vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 and the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and HX99.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.