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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the EX-S7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX1 IS EX-S7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-S7 SX1 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SX1 IS EX-S7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-S7.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-S7 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-S7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S7 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (615g)
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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