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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-FC150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 8 years later than the EX-FC150 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the EX-FC150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX70 HS EX-FC150 
LaunchedSeptember 2018November 2009More recent by 108 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-FC150 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX70 HS EX-FC150 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-FC150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS against the EX-FC150.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and EX-FC150 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and EX-FC150.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
64
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-09-20 2009-11-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 173 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 325 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 $350