Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 4 years after the EX-ZR100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the EX-ZR100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR100 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.