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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Launched January 2016
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 5 years after the EX-S7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX420 IS scores versus the EX-S7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX420 IS EX-S7 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 72 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-S7 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SX420 IS EX-S7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers 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-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the EX-S7.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-S7 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-S7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 195 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $140