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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Released September 2018
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS grades vs the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX70 HS EX-G1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018November 2009Fresher by 108 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-G1 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX70 HS EX-G1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the EX-G1.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and EX-G1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-G1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
64
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-20 2009-11-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 154g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
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 325 photos -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $61