Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Introduced April 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and EX-10 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

The XC10 was brought out 17 months after the EX-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XC10 grades against the EX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Casio Exilim EX-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-10
XC10 | EX-10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon XC10
EX-10 | XC10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-10
XC10 | EX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 against the EX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-10 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and EX-10.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The XC10 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer XC10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Casio Exilim EX-10 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-08 | 2013-11-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC DV5 | Exilim Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 122.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | 20000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 250s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.90 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 1040 gr (2.29 lbs) | 384 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 455 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | Li-130A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,599 | $456 |