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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was announced within a month of the EX-100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS grades against the EX-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX600 HS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-100 SX600 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX600 HS EX-100 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS vs the EX-100.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and EX-100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX600 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/20000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 188 grams (0.41 lb) 389 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 290 shots 390 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $572