Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SX240 HS | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-ZR700 | SX240 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
SX240 HS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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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 |