Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z35
SX610 HS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX610 HS
EX-Z35 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z35
SX610 HS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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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 |