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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 21 months prior to the EX-ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS scores versus the EX-ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX1 IS EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8""Larger display (+2.8")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX1 IS EX-ZS10 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical dimensions 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-ZS10 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-ZS10 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-ZS10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
32
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (615 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $120