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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the EX-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS scores against the EX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SX1 IS EX-10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-10 SX1 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2009More recent by 56 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-10

 SX1 IS EX-10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-10.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-10 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-10
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
67
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (455 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (455 shots)
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (384g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2013-11-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 life - 455 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $456