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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
Casio EX-10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SX20 IS EX-10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-10 SX20 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-10

 SX20 IS EX-10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (600g)
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-10
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (455 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery power (455 per charge)
features touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
35
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (455 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-10 Vlogging details
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
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