Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 14 months after the EX-Z550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior 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) and the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX-Z550.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.