Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was introduced 15 months prior to the W610 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W610
EX-ZR10 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-ZR10
W610 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W610
EX-ZR10 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $200 |