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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 6 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX610 HS EX-Z400 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z400 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX610 HS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers external 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-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the EX-Z400.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and EX-Z400 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and EX-Z400.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (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-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $214 $0