Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 18 months later than the EX-Z33 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the EX-Z33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-Z33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-Z33 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX-Z33.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX220 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.