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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years before the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the EX-ZR15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX10 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-ZR15 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX10 IS EX-ZR15 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR15 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detection focusing
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (600 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good battery (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
34
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
52
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (600 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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
Battery life - 325 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $249