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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX600 HS grades against the EX-ZR15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX600 HS EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX600 HS EX-ZR15 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outer 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and EX-ZR15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others (188g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
67
great battery power (325 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 325 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $249