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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-Z16, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty close but the XC10 (1") and EX-Z16 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was brought out 4 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XC10 matches up vs the EX-Z16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 XC10 EX-Z16 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1k0kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon XC10

 EX-Z16 XC10 

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z16

 XC10 EX-Z16 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XC10 vs the EX-Z16.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-Z16 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and EX-Z16.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The XC10 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer XC10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
low MP (12 megapixels)
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports focus via touch
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (1,040 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
43
supports focus via touch
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
no RAW format
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
28
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-08 2010-09-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Display resolution 1k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 848x480
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,599 $100