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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX500 IS EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-Z2000 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX500 IS EX-Z2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
59
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (152g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
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