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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-ZS10 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-ZS10

 HX50V EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony HX50V

 EX-ZS10 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outside dimensions 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) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the HX50V.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
32
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
32
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $439