Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was brought out 7 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z400
SX420 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 86 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-Z400 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z400
SX420 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior 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-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-Z400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS versus the EX-Z400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-Z400 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and EX-Z400.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $0 |