Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-FS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has sizing of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-FS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-FS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-FS10 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-FS10.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.