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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Launched April 2015
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very similar but the XC10 (1") and EX-S7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the XC10 grades versus the EX-S7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-S7

 XC10 EX-S7 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon XC10

 EX-S7 XC10 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-S7

 XC10 EX-S7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 vs the EX-S7.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and EX-S7 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and EX-S7.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The XC10 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher XC10 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
low MP (12MP)
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography details
Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
boasts touch focus
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (1,040g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography information
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
43
boasts touch focus
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (1,040g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
no RAW support
28
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,040g)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-S7
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-S7
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-08 2010-02-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID LP-E6N NP-80
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,599 $140