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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Introduced September 2018
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 5 years later than the EX-ZR800 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology 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-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX70 HS EX-ZR800 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2013Fresher by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-ZR800 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX70 HS EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-ZR800 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and EX-ZR800.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
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supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2013-08-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $429