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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
  • Released March 2009
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-H10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 2 months prior to the EX-H10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-H10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-H10

 SX1 IS EX-H10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-H10 SX1 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H10

 SX1 IS EX-H10 
AnnouncedMarch 2009June 2009Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-H10 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the EX-H10.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-H10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-H10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H10 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H10
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H10 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (615g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (615g)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-27 2009-06-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $300