Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR10 was announced 24 months earlier than the A57 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A57
EX-ZR10 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-ZR10
A57 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A57
EX-ZR10 | A57 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A57 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and A57 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and A57.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 618 grams (1.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $190 | $1,000 |