Casio Exilim vs Sony Cyber-shot U
Comparing feature set
Casio Exilim EX-S1 |
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While both cameras sport an ultra-small form factor and an ergonomic design, each has its own merit and drawbacks. The Casio Exilim, with its credit card-sized footprint and ultra-slim 11.3mm thickness, provides a firmer grip because of the larger holding area. Its 1.6-inch LCD display also gives a better view of the subject than the dim 1-inch screen of the Sony Cyber-shot. The Exilim also has an optical viewfinder. In terms of build quality, the brushed metal case gives the Casio a sturdy feel and the buttons are very responsive.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U10 |
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The Cyber-shot U10, on the other hand, delivers a more comfortable grip with its thicker body and smaller footprint. The camera comes with a useful sliding lens cover (something painfully missing in the Exilim), which not only provides easier on/off access to the camera but also offers added protection for the lens element--an extremely essential feature for a pocket-sized camera. In addition, the Cyber-shot is powered using two commercially available AAA-sized batteries, which can be conveniently replaced but somehow provides a shorter battery life.
Where camera controls are concerned, both cameras are essentially point-and-shoot offerings and are not too difficult to use. However, each model approaches this in a different way. The Cyber-shot offers user-selectable pre-programmed scene settings for shooting in various difficult situations such as night portraits and landscape sceneries. The Exilim has more manual controls like white balance and exposure compensation to improve shots.
| Product Name |
Casio Exilim EX-S1 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U10 |
| Price |
Est. price : S$469 (US$269) |
Est. price : S$399 (US$229) |
| Accessories |
Charging cradle, rechargeable battery pack and USB cable
(requires cradle to charge and transfer images) |
Two AAA-sized batteries and charger, USB cable and neck strap
(charges out of camera) |
| Physical dimensions |
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| Form factor |
Ultra-slim 11.3mm thickness, fits well into pockets |
Smaller than credit card, handy-sized |
| Grip |
Firm |
Comfortable |
| LCD screen |
Bright and sharp 1.6-inch LCD display |
Small and dim 1-inch LCD display (reflective with backlight)
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| Lens cover |
None |
Sliding lens cover/power switch
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| Buttons |
Responsive navigation stick |
Not as intuitive but still easy to use |
| Optical viewfinder |
Yes |
None |
| Camera features |
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| Digital zoom |
Yes |
None |
| White balance |
Yes, including manual white balance |
None |
| Exposure compensation |
Yes |
None |
| Picture effects |
None |
Yes |
| Preset scene modes |
None |
Yes, including night shot mode |
| Connection |
USB |
USB (camera is bus-powered during connection) |
| Macro mode |
None |
Yes (automatic) |
| Storage type(s) |
14MB internal RAM, SD/MMC slot |
Memory Stick (8MB provided) |
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