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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 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-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 16 months before the EX-Z800 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the EX-Z800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX1 IS EX-Z800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z800 SX1 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2010March 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX1 IS EX-Z800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with exterior dimensions 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-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS vs the EX-Z800.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z800 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-Z800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
57
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (615 grams)
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-27 2010-08-03
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $150