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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months earlier than the EX-ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades vs the EX-ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX200 IS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX200 IS EX-ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and EX-ZS10 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-ZS10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247 grams (0.54 lb) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $120