Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.