Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Casio Exilim EX-H10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and the Casio Exilim EX-H10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 was introduced in July 2006 and Casio Exilim EX-H10 was introduced in June 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 over Casio Exilim EX-H10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-H10 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-H10 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.83x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-H10.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Casio Exilim EX-H10 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-H10 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 comes with NP-FM55H battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-H10 comes with NP-90 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-H10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-H10. Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-H10 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.60 m on Casio Exilim EX-H10. Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A100.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 body has dimensions of 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8") and Casio Exilim EX-H10 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 24 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.94"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 weighs 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-H10 weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz).

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Casio Exilim EX-H10

133 mm

95 mm

102 mm

62 mm

95 mm

62 mm