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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H10 was revealed 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H10 scores vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony RX100 VA

 EX-H10 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Casio EX-H10

 RX100 VA EX-H10 
AnnouncedJuly 2018June 2009Newer by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony RX100 VA

 EX-H10 RX100 VA 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 and the RX100 VA.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
lighter than others in class (299g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
41
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299g)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony RX100 VA
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-06-11 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $998