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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

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-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
25
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 11 months before the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS grades against the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX10 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-Z550 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX10 IS EX-Z550 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the EX-Z550.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-Z550 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-Z550.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $149