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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 3 months prior to the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W510

 EX-ZR10 W510 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W510 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W510

 EX-ZR10 W510 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 features 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) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the W510.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony W510
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels
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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $99