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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 8 months before the EX-ZR700 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS grades vs the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX150 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX150 IS EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and EX-ZR700 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and EX-ZR700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (130 shots)
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life 130 shots 470 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $370