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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX720 HS EX-ZR400 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-ZR400 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX720 HS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZR400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and EX-ZR400 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and EX-ZR400.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $0