Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was manufactured 13 months earlier than the EX-Z35 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades versus the EX-Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z35
SX10 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX10 IS
EX-Z35 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z35
SX10 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the EX-Z35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-Z35 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and EX-Z35.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z35 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" 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-82 |
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 | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $99 |