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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 24 months after the EX-ZR700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX610 HS EX-ZR700 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-ZR700 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX610 HS EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-ZR700 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 dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and EX-ZR700 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX-ZR700.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $214 $370