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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
Casio EX-S7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX20 IS EX-S7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-S7 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SX20 IS EX-S7 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (600g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
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wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
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