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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Released November 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 9 months later than the EX-10 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the EX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SX400 IS EX-10 
ReleasedJuly 2014November 2013Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-10 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-10

 SX400 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS against the EX-10.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-10 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and EX-10.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (384g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 190 images 455 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $456