Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1300 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A1300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") posses different sensor measurements.

The A1300 was brought out 14 months after the Fujifilm F500 EXR making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1300 grades against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
A1300 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon A1300
Fujifilm F500 EXR | A1300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
A1300 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1300 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
All in all, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The A1300 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $430 |