Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-100

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX610 HS was released 12 months after the EX-100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS scores vs the EX-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX-100.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.