Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the EX-Z29 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features external measurements 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-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-Z29.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-Z29 is 80 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and EX-Z29.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX500 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.