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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the EX-ZS15 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the EX-ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX200 IS EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-ZS15 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX200 IS EX-ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-ZS15 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (154 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $248