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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 5 months before the EX-ZR100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores against the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX220 HS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX220 HS EX-ZR100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
38
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $300