Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was manufactured 21 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
| SX1 IS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SX1 IS
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
| SX1 IS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | EXR |
| Sensor type | CMOS | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 ID | - | NP-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $430 |
