Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 7 years after the EX-ZR100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up against the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS and the EX-ZR100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-ZR100 is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.