Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2012
- Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2009
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX500 IS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the EX-FS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-FS10
SX500 IS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-FS10 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FS10
SX500 IS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-FS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS and the EX-FS10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-FS10 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and EX-FS10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.9-7.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 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 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $200 |