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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was revealed 14 months later than the EX-ZR100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX500 IS EX-ZR100 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX500 IS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-ZR100 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (195 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $300