Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years before the EX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS scores vs the EX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-10
SX40 HS | EX-10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX40 HS
EX-10 | SX40 HS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-10
SX40 HS | EX-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS and the EX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-10 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX-10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Casio Exilim EX-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2013-11-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 250s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 10.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 455 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | Li-130A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $456 |