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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 3 years prior to the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX20 IS matches up against the EX-ZR1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX20 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SX20 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX20 IS EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior dimensions 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-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-ZR1000.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 65 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR1000.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/500s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
43
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
49
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (255 grams)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
34
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery life (470 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
53
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (600g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (255g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
35
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
51
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
50
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
34
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (255g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-09-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $572