Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released August 2013

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the EX-ZR800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS grades versus the EX-ZR800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
SX210 IS | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-ZR800 | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
SX210 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the EX-ZR800.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR800 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR800.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-08-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30,20,15 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 470 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $226 | $429 |