Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX600 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX600 HS
EX-Z800 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z800
SX600 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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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 |