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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 7 months before the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX200 IS EX-Z550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-Z550 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX200 IS EX-Z550 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-Z550.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-Z550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $149