Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 24 months after the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX500 IS scores against the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has physical measurements 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-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the EX-Z16.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-Z16 is 80 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and EX-Z16.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.