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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the EX-Z33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX600 HS EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-Z33 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX600 HS EX-Z33 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the EX-Z33.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and EX-Z33 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and EX-Z33.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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)) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $120