Clicky

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX500 IS was introduced 11 months before the EX-ZR800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX500 IS matches up against the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX500 IS EX-ZR800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 SX500 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2012Newer by 11 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX500 IS EX-ZR800 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. 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) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS and the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-ZR800 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-ZR800.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
46
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
45
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (195 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery (470 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
60
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (195 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
46
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (195 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 great battery (470 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	

		

			
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2013-08-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
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 All around 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 photos 470 photos
Battery type 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $429