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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 19 months later than the EX-Z400 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX20 IS grades versus the EX-Z400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX20 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-Z400 SX20 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX20 IS EX-Z400 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS vs the EX-Z400.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-Z400 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX20 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (600 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (600g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
50
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (600g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $0