Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
- Released July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was introduced 5 months later than the EX-Z35 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX20 IS grades vs the EX-Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z35
SX20 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-Z35 | SX20 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z35
SX20 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the EX-Z35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-Z35 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-Z35.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $99 |