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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
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 SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 11 months before the EX-ZR700 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX240 HS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-ZR700 SX240 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX240 HS EX-ZR700 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-ZR700 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-ZR700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $370