Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was released 14 months prior to the EX-Z800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX200 IS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX200 IS
EX-Z800 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z800
SX200 IS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer 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) while the Casio EX-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-Z800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-Z800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-Z800.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-08-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 model | NB-5L | NP-120 |
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, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $329 | $150 |