Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A55

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled at a similar time to the A55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions 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 A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and A55.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A55 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.