Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX210 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-Z550 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SX210 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |