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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX420 IS grades versus the EX-ZR10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX420 IS EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2010Fresher by 65 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX420 IS EX-ZR10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS vs the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR10 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (195 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $190