Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-FC150
SX500 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-FC150 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FC150
SX500 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | |
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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 |