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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 6 months after the EX-Z550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX210 IS EX-Z550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-Z550 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX210 IS EX-Z550 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-Z550.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and EX-Z550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-Z550.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $226 $149