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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-H10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 13 months after the EX-H10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX20 IS scores vs the EX-H10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H10

 SX20 IS EX-H10 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2009More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-H10 SX20 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H10

 SX20 IS EX-H10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has 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) while the Casio EX-H10 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-H10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the EX-H10.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-H10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-H10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX20 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-H10 Street photography info
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
50
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-06-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (1.32 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $300