Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Easyshare M5370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the Easyshare M5370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS scores against the Easyshare M5370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Kodak Easyshare M5370. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Kodak Easyshare M5370 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Easyshare M5370.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Easyshare M5370 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Easyshare M5370.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.