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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

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).

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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
44
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
45
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
51
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)
70
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
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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
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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