Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX540 HS was introduced 7 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS scores versus the EX-FS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has specifications of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the EX-FS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and EX-FS10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-FS10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.