Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 5 years prior to the EX-ZR400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-ZR400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-ZR400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-ZR400 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.