Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 5 months after the EX-Z16 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades vs the EX-Z16 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z16 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-Z16.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and EX-Z16.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.