Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX220 HS
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX220 HS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |