Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the EX-100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up against the EX-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS against the EX-100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-100 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX220 HS offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.