Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S7

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years after the EX-S7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the EX-S7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the EX-S7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-S7 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-S7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.