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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-ZR100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS grades against the EX-ZR100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX400 IS EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX400 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX400 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-ZR100 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $300