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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was released 3 years later than the EX-ZS10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS scores vs the EX-ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX400 IS EX-ZS10 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX400 IS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-ZS10 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $120