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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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-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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years after the EX-ZS10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX50 HS EX-ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8""Larger display (+2.8")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-ZS10 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX50 HS EX-ZS10 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-ZS10 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and EX-ZS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS10 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (595g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
39
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (595g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (595g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch -
Screen resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $120