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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS grades versus the EX-ZR1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX10 IS EX-ZR1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-ZR1000 SX10 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX10 IS EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focus
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (600g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-09-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $275 $572