Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
- Released March 2009
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z400
SX1 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-Z400 | SX1 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z400
SX1 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |