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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 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-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the EX-Z35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the EX-Z35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX610 HS EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z35 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX610 HS EX-Z35 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-Z35.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-Z35 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-82
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $214 $99