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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX510 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the EX-ZR400 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS scores against the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX510 HS EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-ZR400 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX510 HS EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and EX-ZR400 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and EX-ZR400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $0