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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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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 
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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.
	
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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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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
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 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
43
 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
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 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
50
 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
51
 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
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 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