Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The SX510 HS was announced 5 months before the EX-100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores vs the EX-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-100
SX510 HS | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX510 HS
EX-100 | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-100
SX510 HS | EX-100 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS vs the EX-100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-100 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and EX-100.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX510 HS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2014-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/20000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lb) | 389 gr (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
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 | 250 photographs | 390 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $249 | $572 |