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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 5 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony WX500

 EX-ZS10 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 WX500 EX-ZS10 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony WX500

 EX-ZS10 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has outer measurements 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the WX500.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and WX500 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Sony WX500
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Sony WX500
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $120 $348