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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 6 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX420 IS scores vs the EX-H15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX420 IS EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-H15 SX420 IS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SX420 IS EX-H15 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS vs the EX-H15.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-H15 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-H15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (195 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $300