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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS scores vs the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX20 IS EX-ZR800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-ZR800 SX20 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX20 IS EX-ZR800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS vs the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-ZR800 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and EX-ZR800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (600g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (600g)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-08-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $429