Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and EX-S200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was released 4 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XC10 matches up against the EX-S200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 and the EX-S200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-S200 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and EX-S200.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-S200 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.