Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 3 years before the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SX210 IS | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-ZR700 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
SX210 IS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-ZR700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR700 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR700.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 470 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $226 | $370 |