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Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Updated by Canon M100
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon M10 and Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 3 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M10 scores versus the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 M10 EX-ZR15 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2012More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon M10

 EX-ZR15 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Casio EX-ZR15

 M10 EX-ZR15 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M10 and Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M10 vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and EX-ZR15 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and EX-ZR15.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M10 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
59
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (255 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (325 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
74
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (255 per charge)
67
good battery (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (255 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon M10 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon EOS M10Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS M10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2012-01-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.6 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 images 325 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $249