Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Announced November 2009

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was released 15 months after the EX-G1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the EX-G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-G1
SX220 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX220 HS
EX-G1 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-G1
SX220 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS against the EX-G1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-G1.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX220 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-11-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 154 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $61 |