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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-S5 (9MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed very close to the EX-S5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the EX-S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SX10 IS EX-S5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-S5 SX10 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SX10 IS EX-S5 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-S5.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-S5 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-S5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX10 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (600g)
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (600g)
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slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $275 $130