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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the EX-Z33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX610 HS EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z33 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX610 HS EX-Z33 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the EX-Z33.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-Z33 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 191g (0.42 lbs) 106g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $214 $120