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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 13 months prior to the EX-S7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-S7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX10 IS EX-S7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-S7 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SX10 IS EX-S7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the EX-S7.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-S7 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and EX-S7.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-S7 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Street photography advice
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $275 $140