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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was released 21 months before the EX-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-10

 SX240 HS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-10 SX240 HS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-10

 SX240 HS EX-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-10.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
37
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (455 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (224g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
great battery (455 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (384 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (455 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (384 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 230 shots 455 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $456