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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 12 months after the EX-ZR700 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS grades against the EX-ZR700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX600 HS EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-ZR700 SX600 HS 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX600 HS EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-ZR700 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and EX-ZR700.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $370