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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(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
Casio EX-G1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX220 HS EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011November 2009More modern by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-G1 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX220 HS EX-G1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (154 grams)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
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