Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z400
SX20 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-Z400 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z400
SX20 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |