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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
Casio EX-10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-10

 SX40 HS EX-10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-10 SX40 HS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2011Newer by 26 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-10 Street photography info
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
55
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
better than average battery pack (455 CIPA)
offers touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
38
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-10
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (384 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-10
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