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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 months prior to the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W560

 EX-ZR10 W560 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W560 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W560

 EX-ZR10 W560 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the W560.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and W560.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W560 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny 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 W560
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony W560
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $139