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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX420 IS was released 5 years after the EX-ZS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the EX-ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX420 IS EX-ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-ZS5 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX420 IS EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-ZS5 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography features
61
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (195 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $100