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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-Z800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX400 IS EX-Z800 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2010More recent by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z800 SX400 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX400 IS EX-Z800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and EX-Z800 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $150