Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was announced 5 months after the EX-S7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX20 IS matches up against the EX-S7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-S7
SX20 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-S7 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-S7
SX20 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the EX-S7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-S7 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-S7.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $140 |