Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400
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![Canon SX220 HS front Canon SX220 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-SX220-HS/Canon-SX220-HS-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400/Casio-EX-ZR400-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX220 HS was released 24 months prior to the EX-ZR400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX220 HS matches up against the EX-ZR400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400
SX220 HS | EX-ZR400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX220 HS
EX-ZR400 | SX220 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
SX220 HS | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides 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) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-ZR400.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-ZR400 is 96 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and EX-ZR400.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
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 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 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $0 |