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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-Z35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX20 IS EX-Z35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-Z35 SX20 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX20 IS EX-Z35 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
37
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (600g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
35
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
50
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
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