Canon 500D vs Fujifilm S9900w

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 500D versus Fujifilm S9900w, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively close but the 500D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 500D was launched 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 500D matches up versus the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Fujifilm S9900w. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 500D Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 500D has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D versus Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 500D vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and Fujifilm S9900w is 70 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 500D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S9900w will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 500D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.