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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was introduced 3 years after the EX-ZR15 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX610 HS EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX610 HS EX-ZR15 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (325 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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lighter than competitors (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
67
great battery pack (325 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 pictures 325 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $214 $249