Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 20 months prior to the EX-ZR10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the EX-ZR10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides external measurements 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-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.