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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the EX-Z33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX500 IS EX-Z33 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-Z33 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX500 IS EX-Z33 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-Z33.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-Z33 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and EX-Z33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1600 secs -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 106 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $120