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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 5 months after the EX-Z400 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX200 IS grades vs the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX200 IS EX-Z400 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-Z400 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX200 IS EX-Z400 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the EX-Z400.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-Z400 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-5L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $0