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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 3 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS scores against the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SX500 IS EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-S5 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SX500 IS EX-S5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-S5.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-S5 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and EX-S5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $130