Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Canon PowerShot D20

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and the Canon PowerShot D20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 was introduced in January 2009 and Canon PowerShot D20 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Highlights

      • 9.10 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot D20 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Canon PowerShot D20.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FS10 over Canon PowerShot D20.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Canon PowerShot D20
      Aperture Priority vs
      Lighter 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) vs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)

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      Advantage of Canon PowerShot D20

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot D20 over Casio Exilim EX-FS10.

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 vs Canon PowerShot D20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9.10 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 38 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 114 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/7.1 vs f/4.8
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Canon PowerShot D20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Canon PowerShot D20
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor9.10 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot D20 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 features a 9.10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot D20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot D20 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D20 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D20 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 comes with NP-80 battery pack and Canon PowerShot D20 comes with NB-6L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot. Canon PowerShot D20 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FS10, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot D20.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot D20..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 body has dimensions of 102 x 55 x 20 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.79") and Canon PowerShot D20 body has dimensions of 112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1"). Casio Exilim EX-FS10 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) and Canon PowerShot D20 weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

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      71 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Canon PowerShot D20

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Canon PowerShot D20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Canon PowerShot D20 and give them scores of 41 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      OVERALL
      41
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      BAD
      22
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-FS10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)


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