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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched February 2011
Casio EX-ZR400
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX220 HS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-ZR400 SX220 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX220 HS EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kExact 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
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