Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZS10

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was brought out 3 years after the EX-ZS10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 grades versus the EX-ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 compared to the EX-ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and EX-ZS10 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX-ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZS10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.