Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX510 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX510 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX510 HS
EX-Z550 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z550
SX510 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS and the EX-Z550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and EX-Z550 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-Z550.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lb) | 143 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $149 |