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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 2 months later than the EX-ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the EX-ZS5 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-ZS5

 SX220 HS EX-ZS5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX220 HS EX-ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside 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) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $100