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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony a3500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 4 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony a3500

 EX-ZS10 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 a3500 EX-ZS10 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony a3500

 EX-ZS10 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the a3500.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and a3500.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony a3500 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging info
Sony a3500 Vlogging info
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-03-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO - 16000
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $120 $398