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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 3 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores versus the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX600 HS EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-Z16 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX600 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-Z16 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-Z16 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and EX-Z16.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 188g (0.41 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" 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 290 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
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