Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SX600 HS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX600 HS
EX-ZR700 | SX600 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
SX600 HS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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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 |