Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was brought out 7 months later than the EX-H15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX20 IS grades versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H15
SX20 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-H15 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H15
SX20 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the EX-H15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-H15 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and EX-H15.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 600g (1.32 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $300 |