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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 2 years after the EX-G1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX500 IS grades against the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX500 IS EX-G1 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2009More modern by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-G1 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX500 IS EX-G1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS against the EX-G1.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-G1 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and EX-G1.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (195 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (195 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $61