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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 12 months earlier than the EX-ZR100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores vs the EX-ZR100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX20 IS EX-ZR100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX20 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX20 IS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
50
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $300