Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 9 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS grades vs the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS against the EX-Z400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-Z400 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.