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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Revealed April 2015
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the XC10 (1") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-ZS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XC10 grades against the EX-ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 XC10 EX-ZS10 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 52 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1k0kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon XC10

 EX-ZS10 XC10 

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-ZS10

 XC10 EX-ZS10 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 and the EX-ZS10.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-ZS10 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and EX-ZS10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZS10 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern XC10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
has focus by touch
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (1,040 grams)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
43
has focus by touch
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no RAW files
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,040 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-04-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 20000 -
Minimum native ISO 160 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch -
Display resolution 1k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,599 $120