Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-100

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the EX-100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the EX-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the EX-100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and EX-100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.