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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed about the same time to the A560 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A560

 EX-ZR10 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A560 EX-ZR10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A560

 EX-ZR10 A560 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the A560.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and A560.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A560 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony A560 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Sony A560 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A560 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $190 $650