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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 23 months later than the EX-ZR1000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS scores vs the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedJuly 2014September 2012Fresher by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SX400 IS 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR1000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the EX-ZR1000.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-ZR1000.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher SX400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
42
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (470 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
60
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
40
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (470 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect 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 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 313g (0.69 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 190 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $572