Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years after the EX-Z550 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS grades vs the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and EX-Z550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and EX-Z550.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.