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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX70 HS scores versus the EX-Z16 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX70 HS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2010Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-Z16 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX70 HS EX-Z16 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys physical measurements 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-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS against the EX-Z16.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-Z16 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and EX-Z16.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608g)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
64
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
64
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608g)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-09-20 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 848x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $100