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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 7 months prior to the EX-Z33 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS scores against the EX-Z33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX10 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-Z33 SX10 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX10 IS EX-Z33 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and EX-Z33 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detection autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
55
lighter than others (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (600g)
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lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-08-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 106 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $275 $120