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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 3 years before the EX-ZR100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS scores vs the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX10 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX10 IS EX-ZR100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys 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) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
34
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 600g (1.32 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $275 $300