Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was released 2 years later than the EX-H15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS grades versus the EX-H15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-H15
SX500 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-H15 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H15
SX500 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-H15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-H15 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and EX-H15.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $300 |