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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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-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
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 3 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-ZR10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX400 IS EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJuly 2014September 2010More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX400 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-ZR10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $190