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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 6 months before the EX-ZS10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores against the EX-ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX20 IS EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX20 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX20 IS EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and EX-ZS10 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-ZS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (600g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (600g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
very good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (600g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $120