Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
- Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was brought out 5 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up against the EX-Z550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX610 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX610 HS
EX-Z550 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z550
SX610 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX-Z550.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $214 | $149 |