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Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was unveiled 10 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H10 grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-H10 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZX1 EX-H10 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2009Fresher by 113 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-H10 ZX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 vs the ZX1.

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and ZX1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
great sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Casio Zeiss
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-11 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2-22
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 -