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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX20 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the EX-ZR700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS grades versus the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX20 IS EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX20 IS EX-ZR700 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR700 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR700.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (600g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $370