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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX510 HS was launched 2 years after the EX-ZS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS scores against the EX-ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX510 HS EX-ZS5 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX510 HS EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external 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-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and EX-ZS5 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) -
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $100