Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5, 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-ZS5 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years after the EX-ZS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the EX-ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5
SX700 HS | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX700 HS
EX-ZS5 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
SX700 HS | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and EX-ZS5 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and EX-ZS5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 848x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $100 |