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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 12 months later than the EX-ZR10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX40 HS grades against the EX-ZR10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX40 HS EX-ZR10 
RevealedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX40 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX40 HS EX-ZR10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-ZR10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX40 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
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great battery power (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (600g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2010-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $190