Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-100

Lets look closer at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the EX-100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS matches up against the EX-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-100 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.