Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 24 months earlier than the EX-ZR700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys external 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-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-ZR700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and EX-ZR700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.