Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-S7
SX1 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S7
SX1 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $140 |