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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Announced July 2014
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 2 years after the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR300 
RevealedJuly 2014May 2012More modern by 27 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX400 IS 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-ZR300 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-ZR300.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
35
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
42
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (190 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
60
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (190 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 good battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
40
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery pack (190 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.69 lbs) 205 gr (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 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 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $329