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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the EX-Z35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-Z35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX1 IS EX-Z35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z35 SX1 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX1 IS EX-Z35 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-Z35.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-Z35 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
low MP (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $99