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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 11 months later than the EX-Z33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS scores against the EX-Z33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX20 IS EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-Z33 SX20 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX20 IS EX-Z33 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS versus the EX-Z33.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-Z33 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-Z33.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX20 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
35
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
50
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-08-31
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 106 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $120