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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The A4000 IS was revealed 21 months before the EX-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores against the EX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-10

 A4000 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-10 A4000 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-10

 A4000 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS vs the EX-10.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and EX-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon A4000 IS will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-10 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (175 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (175 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good battery power (455 shots)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (175 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-10 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others (384 grams)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 175 photos 455 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $456