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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-ZR300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 SX610 HS EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX610 HS

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 SX610 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 SX610 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-ZR300.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

						Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (191 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
44
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 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-ZR300
68
 lighter than others in class (191 grams)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (191 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone port
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 shots 500 shots
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, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $214 $329