Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 14 months later than the EX-Z2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the EX-Z2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has outside 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-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-Z2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-Z2000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX-Z2000.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.