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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 3 years after the EX-ZR100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS scores versus the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 SX610 HS EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 SX610 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 SX610 HS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS features outside 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-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-ZR100.
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-ZR100 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX-ZR100.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (204 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
44
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 max fps low (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (270 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (191g)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (270 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
 lighter than others in class (204g)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (270 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (204g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $214 $300