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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 6 months later than the A390 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony A390

 EX-ZS10 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 A390 EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A390

 EX-ZS10 A390 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 has external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the A390.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A390 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and A390.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Sony A390
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A390
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $500