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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the EX-ZR400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-ZR400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX1 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZR400 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX1 IS EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-ZR400 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 500 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0