Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months prior to the EX-ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides 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-ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS and the EX-ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and EX-ZS5 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and EX-ZS5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.