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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX720 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 among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 7 years after the EX-FS10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS grades against the EX-FS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-FS10

 SX720 HS EX-FS10 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-FS10 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FS10

 SX720 HS EX-FS10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FS10 has proportions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-FS10.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-FS10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-FS10.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail using its extra 11.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $200