Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades against the EX-FC100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the EX-FC100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-FC100 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and EX-FC100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.