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Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced June 2009
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Old Model is Canon 450D
  • New Model is Canon 550D
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 500D and Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is very similar but the 500D (APS-C) and EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 500D was revealed 19 months prior to the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 500D matches up versus the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Casio EX-ZS5

 500D EX-ZS5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon 500D

 EX-ZS5 500D 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 500D and Casio EX-ZS5

 500D EX-ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon 500D and Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 500D versus the EX-ZS5.

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and EX-ZS5 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and EX-ZS5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 500D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 500D will offer you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 500D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 500D Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 500D
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (440 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 500D Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
27
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 500D vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon EOS 500DCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 500D Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4752 x 3168 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) -
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E5 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $650 $100