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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
43
Features
57
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 3 years before the HX50V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-ZR10 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HX50V EX-ZR10 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX50V

 EX-ZR10 HX50V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the HX50V.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony HX50V
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $439