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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
  • Released January 2016
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 3 years later than the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX420 IS EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2012More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZR1000 SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX420 IS EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outer 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-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR1000.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (195 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2012-09-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $572