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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 12 months later than the EX-ZR800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR800 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2013Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 SX400 IS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX400 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-ZR800 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-ZR800.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
42
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
60
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
40
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery power (190 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
55
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
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    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $429