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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
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
  • Announced January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX420 IS EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX420 IS EX-ZS10 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (195 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (195 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
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