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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 2 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX20 IS grades vs the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX20 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX20 IS EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJuly 2010September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
50
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $190