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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX510 HS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2010More recent by 36 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-Z16 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX510 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior dimensions 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-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the EX-Z16.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-Z16 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and EX-Z16.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (250 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-22 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $100