Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
SX500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-H20G | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
SX500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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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 |