Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.