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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 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
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 17 months after the EX-ZR10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades vs the EX-ZR10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX240 HS EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX240 HS EX-ZR10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX240 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (224g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (224g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 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" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD 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 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 224g (0.49 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $190