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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades vs the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX220 HS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-ZR800 SX220 HS 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2011Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX220 HS EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZR800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-ZR800 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $429