Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A850

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was released 9 months later than the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS10 grades against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A850 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and A850.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.