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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Released March 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was brought out 3 months after the EX-Z400 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX1 IS grades against the EX-Z400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX1 IS EX-Z400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z400 SX1 IS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX1 IS EX-Z400 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-Z400.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z400 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-Z400.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z400 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (615 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (615 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (615 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-27 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0