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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years after the EX-ZS15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the EX-ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX610 HS EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-ZS15 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX610 HS EX-ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has physical measurements 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-ZS15 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-ZS15 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and EX-ZS15.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
32
good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
26
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of display 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
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