Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony a5100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 4 years prior to the a5100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and a5100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.