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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS grades against the EX-S7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX700 HS EX-S7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-S7 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX700 HS EX-S7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS against the EX-S7.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and EX-S7 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and EX-S7.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
65
lighter than competition (269g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $140