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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX510 HS EX-Z550 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-Z550 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX510 HS EX-Z550 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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