Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX220 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX220 HS
EX-Z800 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z800
SX220 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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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 |