Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-10
SX400 IS | EX-10 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-10 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-10
SX400 IS | EX-10 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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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 |