Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30
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![Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/Canon-SX500-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
- Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX500 IS was released 20 months after the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up against the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-H30
SX500 IS | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-H30 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H30
SX500 IS | EX-H30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides 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-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-H30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-H30.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-H30 is 80 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-H30.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $709 |