Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the EX-Z800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS features outside measurements 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-Z800 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the EX-Z800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-Z800 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-Z800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.