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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured very close to the EX-ZR1000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX500 IS EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SX500 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX500 IS EX-ZR1000 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys 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) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS versus the EX-ZR1000.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-ZR1000.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
68
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
50
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery life (470 shots)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 341g (0.75 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $572