Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was released 24 months later than the EX-Z29 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX220 HS scores vs the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior dimensions 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-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-Z29.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX220 HS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX220 HS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.