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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 years after the EX-FC150 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the EX-FC150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX500 IS EX-FC150 
RevealedAugust 2012November 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-FC150 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX500 IS EX-FC150 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-FC150.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-FC150 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-FC150.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 173 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 195 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $350