Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was launched 2 years after the EX-Z2000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the EX-Z2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX500 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-Z2000 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX500 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers 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-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS and the EX-Z2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-Z2000 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and EX-Z2000.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/1600 seconds | - |
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $0 |