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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX70 HS was unveiled 8 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX70 HS EX-S7 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2010More recent by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-S7 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX70 HS EX-S7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) while the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-S7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the EX-S7.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-S7 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-S7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-20 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $140