Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A55

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A55, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 5 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS10 grades against the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the A55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A55 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and A55.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A55 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.