Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 12 months before the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NEX-5N is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.