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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 2 years after the EX-ZS15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the EX-ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX510 HS EX-ZS15 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-ZS15 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX510 HS EX-ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-ZS15 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and EX-ZS15.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS15 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (250 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
32
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $248