Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S200

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-S200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-S200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX500 IS grades versus the EX-S200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-S200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-S200 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-S200.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.