Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 18 months before the EX-Z800 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-Z800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer 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-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the EX-Z800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-Z800 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.