Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS grades vs the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the EX-Z29.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and EX-Z29 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX510 HS will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.