Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Updated by Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was introduced 20 months later than the EX-ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores against the EX-ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5
SX500 IS | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX500 IS
EX-ZS5 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
SX500 IS | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers physical dimensions 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-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and EX-ZS5 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and EX-ZS5.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $100 |