Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony a5000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the a5000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 matches up against the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 features external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and a5000.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.