Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
SX500 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-ZR100 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX500 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |