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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 2 years after the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades vs the EX-ZR700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX420 IS EX-ZR700 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX420 IS 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX420 IS EX-ZR700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-ZR700 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-ZR700.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (195 per charge)
no Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen 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/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $370