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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 9 months after the W310 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W310

 EX-ZR10 W310 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W310 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W310

 EX-ZR10 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys external measurements 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the W310.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W310.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony W310
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony W310
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $150