Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
- Announced May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Released August 2013

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was announced 5 years prior to the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS grades against the EX-ZR800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
SX200 IS | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX200 IS
EX-ZR800 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
SX200 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-ZR800 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-ZR800.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-08-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 470 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $429 |