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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was launched 4 months after the S980 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H10 scores against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony S980

 EX-H10 S980 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-H10

 S980 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony S980

 EX-H10 S980 
ReleasedJune 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 offers 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) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 and the S980.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and S980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Sony S980
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Sony S980 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Sony S980 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-11 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $300