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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX710 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS grades vs the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX710 HS EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX710 HS EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and EX-ZR300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and EX-ZR300.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (269g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 230 photos 500 photos
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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