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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W610

 EX-ZR10 W610 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W610 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W610

 EX-ZR10 W610 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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