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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 7 months after the EX-Z800 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the EX-Z800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX220 HS EX-Z800 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2010More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-Z800 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX220 HS EX-Z800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys exterior measurements 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-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-Z800.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX-Z800.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-08-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $150