Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 14 months after the EX-ZS15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades versus the EX-ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and EX-ZS15 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.