Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed September 2010
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX20 IS was unveiled 2 months prior to the EX-Z16 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX20 IS matches up against the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
| SX20 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX20 IS
| EX-Z16 | SX20 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z16
| SX20 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | September 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the EX-Z16.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-Z16 is 65 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and EX-Z16.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Casio |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-09-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | - |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| 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) | 848 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $500 | $100 |