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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the EX-S7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX610 HS EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-S7 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX610 HS EX-S7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the EX-S7.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and EX-S7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-S7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (191 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $214 $140