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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX10 IS EX-ZR300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-ZR300 SX10 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX10 IS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS against the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR300 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
supports face detect autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-05-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $329