Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced January 2016
(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
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-ZS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX420 IS grades against the EX-ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10
SX420 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-ZS10 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
SX420 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features outside 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-ZS10 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-ZS10.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $120 |