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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores vs the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX500 IS EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-Z400 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX500 IS EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS offers exterior 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) and the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-Z400.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-Z400 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (195 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $0