Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 7 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS grades versus the EX-FS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has proportions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-FS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-FS10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-FS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.