Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was brought out 5 years after the EX-Z35 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS matches up against the EX-Z35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z35
SX420 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 72 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-Z35 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z35
SX420 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-Z35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-Z35 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and EX-Z35.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 195 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $99 |