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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced within a month of the EX-ZR10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD4000 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-ZR10 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SD4000 IS EX-ZR10 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the EX-ZR10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and EX-ZR10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
32
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $190