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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS matches up against the EX-ZR400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX210 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-ZR400 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX210 IS EX-ZR400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical 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) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR400 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR400.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 life - 500 images
Style 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 Single Single
Retail price $226 $0