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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-Z800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the EX-Z800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX600 HS EX-Z800 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-Z800 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX600 HS EX-Z800 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-Z800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and EX-Z800.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $150