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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS10 was launched at a similar time to the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZS10 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 WX9 EX-ZS10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZS10 WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the WX9.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
32
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
33
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $188