Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 22 months prior to the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS scores vs the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS and the EX-ZR300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR300 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.