Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months after the EX-ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides external measurements 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-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-ZS10 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.