Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400
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![Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS/Canon-SX510-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
- Announced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z400
SX510 HS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX510 HS
EX-Z400 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z400
SX510 HS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS against the EX-Z400.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and EX-Z400 is 80 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and EX-Z400.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $249 | $0 |