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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 23 months before the EX-ZR300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores against the EX-ZR300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX210 IS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-ZR300 SX210 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 23 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX210 IS EX-ZR300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR300 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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lighter than others (220 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 - 500 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $329