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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony A560, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S200 was revealed at a similar time to the A560 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S200 grades against the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony A560

 EX-S200 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-S200

 A560 EX-S200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A560

 EX-S200 A560 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the A560.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and A560.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-S200 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography features
Sony A560 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Sony A560 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One 2
Price at release $0 $650