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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 11 months later than the EX-ZR10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX230 HS EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX230 HS EX-ZR10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS against the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $190