Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W530, 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 W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 months earlier than the W530 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W530
EX-ZR10 | W530 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZR10
W530 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W530
EX-ZR10 | W530 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and W530.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W530 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $190 | $269 |