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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
43
Overall
37
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Released February 2011
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 5 months prior to the EX-ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the EX-ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX220 HS EX-ZS15 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-ZS15 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX220 HS EX-ZS15 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer measurements 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-ZS15.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
37
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
35
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
60
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
25
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (154g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 154 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $248