Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
- Released January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300
SX600 HS | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX600 HS
EX-ZR300 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
SX600 HS | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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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 |