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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Released March 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was announced 4 years before the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX1 IS EX-ZR700 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX1 IS EX-ZR700 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-ZR700 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-ZR700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
57
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (615g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (1.36 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $370