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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 21 months before the EX-ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS scores versus the EX-ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX1 IS EX-ZS5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZS5 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX1 IS EX-ZS5 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers 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-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-ZS5 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
57
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
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