Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-H10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-H10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H10
SX20 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-H10 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H10
SX20 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | |
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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 |