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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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
40
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
45
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
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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
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