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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 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 SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 3 years after the EX-ZS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX60 HS EX-ZS5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX60 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX60 HS EX-ZS5 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS against the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and EX-ZS5 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
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rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
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good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-16 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) -
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $549 $100