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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • New Model is Sony A58
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A57

 EX-ZR10 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A57 EX-ZR10 
RevealedSeptember 2012September 2010Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A57

 EX-ZR10 A57 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A57 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony A57
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sony A57
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony A57
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A57 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Sony A57 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony SLT-A57
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