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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon XC10
(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
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty comparable but the XC10 (1") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XC10 scores vs the EX-H20G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-H20G

 XC10 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon XC10

 EX-H20G XC10 
Screen resolution461k1kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-H20G

 XC10 EX-H20G 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 versus the EX-H20G.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-H20G is 54 and 91 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and EX-H20G.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-H20G will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern XC10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography details
Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
features focus via touch
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography features
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
43
features focus via touch
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (216g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-08 2010-09-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 7cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E6N NP-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,599 $300