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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS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
Casio EX-H15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX20 IS EX-H15 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-H15 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SX20 IS EX-H15 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
37
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (600g)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
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