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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 9 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony S2100

 EX-ZR10 S2100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S2100 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S2100

 EX-ZR10 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outer 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) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the S2100.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sony S2100
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $0