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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 months later than the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX5

 EX-ZR10 WX5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WX5 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX5

 EX-ZR10 WX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WX5.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and WX5.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony WX5
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony WX5
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony WX5
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color 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 - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $250