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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
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
  • Released September 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-ZR10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores vs the EX-ZR10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX50 HS EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX50 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX50 HS EX-ZR10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX50 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and EX-ZR10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX50 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-15 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $190