Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony a5100

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 4 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and a5100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.