Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
SX400 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-ZR100 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX400 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |