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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 24 months later than the EX-H20G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the EX-H20G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX500 IS EX-H20G 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-H20G SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX500 IS EX-H20G 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-H20G.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-H20G is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $300