Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2010

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was announced 5 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores versus the EX-Z800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX420 IS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 67 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-Z800 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z800
SX420 IS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-Z800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the EX-Z800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-Z800 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-Z800.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2010-08-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-120 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $150 |