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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was launched 24 months later than the EX-ZR10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX500 IS scores against the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX500 IS EX-ZR10 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX500 IS EX-ZR10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS offers 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-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS against the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-ZR10 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (195 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 341 grams (0.75 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $190