Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 2 years after the EX-S5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the EX-S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions 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) and the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-S5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and EX-S5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX220 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.