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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 7 months prior to the EX-ZR700 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX260 HS scores vs the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX260 HS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-ZR700 SX260 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX260 HS EX-ZR700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 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 SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-ZR700 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-ZR700.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average in class (231g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
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 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 230 photos 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $370