Canon SX500 IS vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX500 IS was released 2 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outer measurements 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 Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS versus the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and NEX-5 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and NEX-5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX500 IS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.