Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

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).

See the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.