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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the EX-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the EX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SD4000 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-10 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-10

 SD4000 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the EX-10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and EX-10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and EX-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-10 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-10
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (455 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery power (455 shots)
has focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition (384 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 - 455 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $456