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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 5 months before the EX-ZR700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the EX-ZR700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX500 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX500 IS 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX500 IS EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS offers 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-ZR700 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and EX-ZR700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (195 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 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 1/1600s -
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),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.75 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $370