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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 20 months after the EX-ZR300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX600 HS scores against the EX-ZR300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX600 HS EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX600 HS EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers 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) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS and the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others in class (188g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $329