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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony QX10

 EX-S7 QX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-S7

 QX10 EX-S7 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2010More modern by 43 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony QX10

 EX-S7 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 against the QX10.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and QX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony QX10
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Ultracompact Lens-style
Released 2010-02-21 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $250