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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 22 months later than the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX700 HS scores versus the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX700 HS EX-ZR300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX700 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and EX-ZR300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $329