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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the EX-G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the EX-G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX10 IS EX-G1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-G1 SX10 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX10 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the EX-G1.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and EX-G1 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and EX-G1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detection focus
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (154 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-11-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 600g (1.32 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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
Battery ID - NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $275 $61