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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX200 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-ZR15 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX200 IS EX-ZR15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-ZR15 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
63
lighter than others in class (247g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 325 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $249