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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the EX-Z16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX610 HS EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 53 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z16 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX610 HS EX-Z16 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS vs the EX-Z16.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-Z16 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Launch price $214 $100