Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX500 IS

Here, we are reviewing the Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX500 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 13 months later than the SX500 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SX500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the SX500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and SX500 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and SX500 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.