Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS grades against the EX-ZR1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers external 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-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.