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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 months later than the EX-ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX230 HS EX-ZS10 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZS10 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX230 HS EX-ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-ZS10 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (223g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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great maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 210 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $120