Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
- New Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

The SX20 IS was introduced 4 years before the EX-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS scores vs the EX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-10
SX20 IS | EX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-10 | SX20 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-10
SX20 IS | EX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-10 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX20 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-11-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 250s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 10.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 384g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | - | 455 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | Li-130A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $456 |