Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was introduced 2 years after the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SX610 HS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 28 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX610 HS
EX-ZR1000 | SX610 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
SX610 HS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS and the EX-ZR1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-ZR1000.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-09-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 255g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $214 | $572 |