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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX420 IS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2010Fresher by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-Z800 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX420 IS EX-Z800 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
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