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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-ZR400 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX420 IS scores versus the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 SX420 IS EX-ZR400 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX420 IS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 SX420 IS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with exterior 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-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS against the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR400 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR400.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
41
 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
61
 MP count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
29
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.72 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type 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 1 1
Launch cost $299 $0