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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 19 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX210 IS scores vs the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 SX210 IS EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 SX210 IS EX-ZR15 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the EX-ZR15.
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR15 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR15.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (220g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
43
 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery power (325 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
68
 lighter than others in class (220 grams)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
 good battery power (325 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
48
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
49
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good battery power (325 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (220 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life - 325 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $249