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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 3 months earlier than the EX-H20G so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the EX-H20G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX210 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-H20G SX210 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX210 IS EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2010Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and EX-H20G is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (220g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 model NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $226 $300