Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was brought out 9 months after the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W380
EX-ZR10 | W380 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-ZR10
W380 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W380
EX-ZR10 | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and W380.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $44 |