Clicky

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched January 2016
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX420 IS was announced 3 years after the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX420 IS EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZR300 SX420 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX420 IS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR300 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.72 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 500 images
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, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $329