Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 6 years after the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX70 HS grades against the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the EX-ZR300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-ZR300 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.