Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was revealed 12 months after the EX-S7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS grades against the EX-S7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-S7
SX220 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX220 HS
EX-S7 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-S7
SX220 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-S7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-S7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX220 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $140 |