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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX500 IS EX-ZS5 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-ZS5 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX500 IS EX-ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
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