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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX20 IS grades against the EX-ZR400 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-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX20 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX20 IS EX-ZR400 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR400 is 65 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR400.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
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 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than others (600 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
34
 great zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (500 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
53
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (600 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 great battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
35
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inches)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 great battery (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
50
 quite wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than others (600g)
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 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 life - 500 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $0