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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 12 months later than the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up against the EX-ZR1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX510 HS EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedAugust 2013September 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX510 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX510 HS EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external 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) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-ZR1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $572