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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX700 HS EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX700 HS EX-ZR15 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and EX-ZR15 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and EX-ZR15.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX700 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (325 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good battery (325 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 325 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $249