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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-FS10 (9MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out at a similar time to the EX-FS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores against the EX-FS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-FS10

 SX10 IS EX-FS10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-FS10 SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-FS10

 SX10 IS EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has got external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has proportions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-FS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-FS10.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-FS10 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-FS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX10 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
includes face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (600g)
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (600g)
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wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $275 $200