Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 16 months later than the EX-ZR1000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS grades against the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS vs the EX-ZR1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and EX-ZR1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.