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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the EX-ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX10 IS EX-ZS10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX10 IS EX-ZS10 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-ZS10 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and EX-ZS10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
offers face detect focus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (600 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (600g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
34
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
52
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average (600g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $120